Marker Inscription
As early as 1871, pioneer Swedish settlers near Union Hill (4 mi. S), also known as the Brushy area, were holding Methodist worship services in homes. In 1882, they formally organized as a Swedish Methodist Episcopal church. The congregation moved to this site in 1906, when the present native stone sanctuary was completed. The name St. John's was adopted in 1939, and regular Swedish language services ended in the 1940s. Church programs, however, continue to reflect the ideals, traditions and rich heritage of the pioneer founders. (1983)
About this site
St. John's United Methodist Church is a historical marker in Georgetown, Williamson County, dedicated in 1983. It is one of 241 historical markers documented in Williamson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 448 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.6335, -97.6748 near Georgetown. The nearest cataloged historic site is Saint John's Methodist Church (historic place), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include C.C. and Mattie Hughes Cody House, Irvine, George, House, and Stone, Robert and Lula, House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507013923. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
